"Northeast Spain Braces for Drought Emergency: Tighter Water Restrictions and Struggles for Drinking Water"

Barcelona and its surrounding areas in Catalonia, Spain are bracing for tighter water restrictions as the region faces a historic drought, with reservoirs at record lows. An emergency declaration is expected to reduce daily water allowances for residential, municipal, agricultural, and industrial use. The drought, attributed to climate change, has led to below-average rainfall for 40 consecutive months. Measures include prohibitions on watering lawns, filling private pools, and washing cars, with plans to import water by boat if necessary.